Conditions for Investment in Genetic Biocontrol of Pest Vertebrates in Australia

Frontiers in Agronomy

Agronomy

Tanja Strive¹  Wendy Ruscoe¹  Peter R. Brown¹  Mark Tizard²  Kevin P. Oh³  Lucy Carter⁴  Aditi Mankad⁴  Margaret Byrne⁵  Susan Campbell⁶ 

[1] Centre for Invasive Species Solutions, Canberra, ACT, Australia;Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation – Health and Biosecurity, Canberra, ACT, Australia;Centre for Invasive Species Solutions, Canberra, ACT, Australia;Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation – Health and Biosecurity, Canberra, ACT, Australia;Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation – Health and Biosecurity, Geelong, VIC, Australia;Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation – Health and Biosecurity, Canberra, ACT, Australia;Applied BioSciences, Macquarie University, North Ryde, NSW, Australia;Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation – Land and Water, Brisbane, QLD, Australia;Centre for Invasive Species Solutions, Canberra, ACT, Australia;Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Kensington, WA, Australia;Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Albany, WA, Australia;

关键词: genetic biocontrol;    gene drive;    vertebrate pests;    stakeholder engagement;    social acceptability;    decision framework;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fagro.2021.806569

 received in 2021-11-01, accepted in 2021-12-20,  发布年份 2022

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Managing pest vertebrate species in Australia is a significant challenge for government, industry, research sectors and land-managers. Innovative tools such as genetic biocontrol offers decision-makers a potentially effective means of reducing the impact of pest species incursions. To determine the conditions for investment in genetic biocontrol, we applied qualitative engagement methodologies to identify and integrate existing knowledge of pest species research and management in Australia. Two facilitated workshops were held to determine key topics related to genetic biocontrol technologies for selected pest species. The topics explored during workshop discussions included: identifying existing knowledge gaps; risk perceptions; social and ethical considerations and; industry and business considerations. The workshops' aim was to assess the potential, the priorities and the risk parameters among expert stakeholders and decision-makers for using genetic biocontrol approaches to reduce the impacts of key pest species in Australia. This paper reports on the design, process and outcomes of each workshop to inform the creation of a decision framework. Stakeholders were cautiously optimistic of pursuing continued research and development for vertebrate pest management in Australia. However, employing an appropriate, transparent process for incorporating diverse stakeholder perspectives on genetic biocontrol technologies is essential to ensure their development and use remains supported. This outcome will require meaningful investment in both social science investigations and well-considered engagement processes concurrent with biotechnology development globally.

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